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Topic: Beijing

China drops an AQI guidebook as Delhi chokes, sparks online debate. Some say great, others say gyaan

Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in India, in an X post shared the experience of combating air pollution in Beijing, once the 'smog capital of the world'.

US-China hold talks in Beijing, discuss military-to-military communication

For the first time in 6 years, US lawmakers met Chinese Defence Minister Jun in Beijing & agreed to further talks on the sidelines of a forum in South Korea at the end of October.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

China, Afghanistan hold talks on mining, belt and road participation

Wang said both countries were working together to remove obstacles in the trade of farm products and increase Afghanistan's exports to China.

India-China now seek to ‘move ahead’, peace at borders key—Jaishankar at meeting with Wang Yi

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi who is in Delhi. Wang Yi will also hold talks with NSA Ajit Doval & call on PM Modi.

Indian firm ships diesel to China & Beijing removes urea export curbs, as political thaw continues

New Delhi: In a rare move, Nayara Energy has shipped diesel to China—a first since 2021, as ties continue to thaw between New Delhi...

China steps in with potshots at US as Trump-India spat continues

China has in the past used social media to press for changes in New Delhi's Beijing policy. Now, it is commenting on the tariff imposition on India by US President Donald Trump.

Beijing evacuates 70,000 residents amid ‘extremely high’ risk of flash floods, landslides

Beijing has warned residents to brace for a new round of intense rainfall, deadliest yet since 2012. Its topography has been described by some as a rain 'trap'.

Extreme downpour kills 30, displaces 80,000 in Beijing, turns city into a ‘rain trap’

Chinese capital hit by 543.4 mm of rain in less than a week in its northern districts—nearly a year’s worth, as the average annual rainfall is around 600 mm.

China offers ‘constructive’ help in settling India-Pakistan disputes, defends ‘friendship’ with Islamabad

In response to Deputy CoAS Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh’s comments, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said defence & security cooperation 'part of normal cooperation' between Beijing & Islamabad.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.